WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

1. WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET

2. Catamount Athletics at a Glance Our People: • Approximately 70 full time staff • 50% coaches; 50% support staff

3. Catamount Athletics at a Glance Our People: • Approximately 70 full time staff • 50% coaches; 50% support staff Our Clients: • Approximately 350 student-athletes • Fluctuates annually between 350 and 380

4. Catamount Athletics at a Glance Our People: • Approximately 70 full time staff • 50% coaches; 50% support staff Our Clients: • Approximately 350 student-athletes • Fluctuates annually between 350 and 380 Our Recent Academic Outcomes: • Federal Graduation Rate increased from 44% in 2014 to 64% in 2016

5. Catamount Athletics at a Glance Our People: • Approximately 70 full time staff • 50% coaches; 50% support staff Our Clients: • Approximately 350 student-athletes • Fluctuates annually between 350 and 380 Our Recent Academic Outcomes: • Federal Graduation Rate increased from 44% in 2014 to 64% in 2016 Competitive Outcomes: • Tied directly to scholarship resources allotted each team

6. Catamount Revenues Student Fees • Approximately $6.4 million (56% of budget) • Southern Conference AVERAGE is 74%

7. Catamount Revenues Student Fees • Approximately $6.4 million (56% of budget) • Southern Conference AVERAGE is 74% • Self-Generated Revenue • Approximately $3.8 million (33% of budget) • Catamount Club has increased 159% over past five years • Have been able to carry $500,000 in annual reserves since 2013 • Corporate Sales has increased 333% over past five years

8. Catamount Revenues Student Fees • Approximately $6.4 million (56% of budget) • Southern Conference AVERAGE is 74% • Self-Generated Revenue • Approximately $3.8 million (33% of budget) • Catamount Club has increased 159% over past five years • Have been able to carry $500,000 in annual reserves since 2013 • Corporate Sales has increased 333% over past five years State / NCAA / Southern Conference Revenue • Approximately $1.3 million (11% of budget) • University support has remained flat since 2012-2013 • NCAA / SoCon support has decreased since 2012-2013

9. Catamount Expenditures Personnel & Benefits expenditures • Approximately $5.2 million • Accounts for 45% of total expenditures

10. Catamount Expenditures Personnel & Benefits expenditures • Approximately $5.2 million • Accounts for 45% of total expenditures Scholarship expenditures • Approximately $3.55 million • Accounts for 30.5% of total expenditures

11. Catamount Expenditures Personnel & Benefits expenditures • Approximately $5.2 million • Accounts for 45% of total expenditures Scholarship expenditures • Approximately $3.55 million • Accounts for 30.5% of total expenditures Operating expenditures • Approximately $2.85 million • Accounts for 24.5% of total expenditures

12. Catamount Expenditures Personnel & Benefits expenditures • Approximately $5.2 million • Accounts for 45% of total expenditures Scholarship expenditures • Approximately $3.55 million • Accounts for 30.5% of total expenditures Operating expenditures • Approximately $2.85 million • Accounts for 24.5% of total expenditures TOTAL anticipated expenditures • Approximately $11.5 million

13. ANNUAL BUDGET PRESSURES • State mandated salary increases (no funding from State) • Approximately $260,000 increase in 2016-2017 • 5.3% increase in total Personnel & Benefits expenditures

14. ANNUAL BUDGET PRESSURES • State mandated salary increases (no funding from State) • Approximately $260,000 increase in 2016-2017 • 5.3% increase in total Personnel & Benefits expenditures • Approved increases in tuition, fees, room, & board • Approximately $130,000 increase in 2016-2017 • 4.0 % increase in total Scholarship expenditures

15. ANNUAL BUDGET PRESSURES • State mandated salary increases (no funding from State) • Approximately $260,000 increase in 2016-2017 • 5.3% increase in total Personnel & Benefits expenditures • Approved increases in tuition, fees, room, & board • Approximately $130,000 increase in 2016-2017 • 4.0 % increase in total Scholarship expenditures • Continuous costs increases in travel and equipment • Approximately $125,000 increase in 2016-2017 • 4.6% increase in total Operating expenditures

16. ANNUAL BUDGET PRESSURES • State mandated salary increases (no funding from State) • Approximately $260,000 increase in 2016-2017 • 5.3% increase in total Personnel & Benefits expenditures • Approved increases in tuition, fees, room, & board • Approximately $130,000 increase in 2016-2017 • 4.0 % increase in total Scholarship expenditures • Continuous costs increases in travel and equipment • Approximately $125,000 increase in 2016-2017 • 4.6% increase in total Operating expenditures • Unfunded mandates • Approximately $515,000 increase in 2016-2017 • 4.6% increase in TOTAL EXPENDITURES

17. 2017-2018 Budget Outlook – 1.8% increase

18. 2017-2018 Budget Outlook – 1.8% increase Student Fees • Anticipated revenue increase of 6.0%

19. 2017-2018 Budget Outlook – 1.8% increase Student Fees • Anticipated revenue increase of 6.0% • Self-Generated Revenues • Anticipated DECREASE of 2.1% in transfer from Foundation • Reserves used to cover mandated increases in 2016-2017 • Catamount Club & Corporate Sales WILL increase by 10%

20. 2017-2018 Budget Outlook – 1.8% increase Student Fees • Anticipated revenue increase of 6.0% • Self-Generated Revenues • Anticipated DECREASE of 2.1% in transfer from Foundation • Reserves used to cover mandated increases in 2016-2017 • Catamount Club & Corporate Sales WILL increase by 10% State / NCAA / Southern Conference Revenue • $50,000 increase in NCAA distribution

21. 2017-2018 Budget Outlook – 1.8% increase Student Fees • Anticipated revenue increase of 6.0% • Self-Generated Revenues • Anticipated DECREASE of 2.1% in transfer from Foundation • Reserves used to cover mandated increases in 2016-2017 • Catamount Club & Corporate Sales WILL increase by 10% State / NCAA / Southern Conference Revenue • $50,000 increase in NCAA distribution Anticipated expenditure increase • Approximately $125,000 increase in scholarship costs • Approximately $75,000 increase in team travel costs

22. 2017-2018 Budget Outlook – 1.8% increase Student Fees • Anticipated revenue increase of 6.0% • Self-Generated Revenues • Anticipated DECREASE of 2.1% in transfer from Foundation • Reserves used to cover mandated increases in 2016-2017 • Catamount Club & Corporate Sales WILL increase by 10% State / NCAA / Southern Conference Revenue • $50,000 increase in NCAA distribution Anticipated expenditure increase • Approximately $125,000 increase in scholarship costs • Approximately $75,000 increase in team travel costs Potential reallocation of expenditure resources • Reduction in part time hours • Reduction in radio broadcasting expenditures • Reduction in summer school funding

23. Prioritized Recurring/Ongoing Budget Requests 2017-2018 Division: Chancellor's Department: Athletics Priority NumberItemCost 1 Fall & Spring Scholarships $575,000 2 Summer School Scholarships $85,350 3 Team Travel $122,000 4 Recruiting travel $111,500 5 Operating budgets (combined) $100,000 6 Additional Coaching staff $250,000 7 Additional Athletic Trainers $318,000 8 Additional Support Staff $429,800 TOTAL$1,991,650

24. Prioritized One Time Budget Requests 2017-2018 Division: Chancellor's Department: Athletics Priority NumberItemCost 1 Track resurfacing (with campus) $400,000 2 Soccer bench shelters $16,000 3 Shed for grounds equipment $10,000 4 Van for Tennis team $45,000 5 Wireless HD Camera system $25,000 6 New weights for Strength $65,000 7 Assorted Track Equipment $60,000 8 Fencing around Baseball stadium $30,000 9 Radio system (with Emer. Mgt.)$20,000 TOTAL $671,000

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